The following morning.
As the first rays of dawn shone through the cracks in the window, Rudeus slowly opened his eyes.
The familiar soft touch was still there in my arms.
Eris had rolled into his arms without him noticing, her long red hair scattered on the pillow like a burning flame.
The girl's sleeping face is serene.
He was completely different from his usual aggressive self.
Not long after.
After a quick wash, everyone headed to Rokari's house as agreed.
I just pushed open the door.
A rich aroma of food wafts over you.
Several kinds of food unique to Migurd Village were laid out on the table.
"You've arrived?"
Rokari greeted him with a broad smile.
And beside him.
Standing there was a blue-haired woman who bore a striking resemblance to Roxy.
A gentle temperament, a sweet smile.
It's obvious without even guessing.
This must be Roxy's mother.
"Nice to meet you."
The woman bowed slightly.
"I am Rokari."
"Thank you for bringing back news of Roxy."
When speaking.
Her eyes were even a little red.
Clearly, he has been worried about his daughter's safety all these years.
"Are you Master's mother? You look so young."
Rudeus said seriously.
"Haha~ I'm actually being complimented on looking young... Seriously, I'm old enough to be a grandmother~"
"Oh, is that so?"
"Auntie, if you think I'm suitable, could you be my future mother-in-law?"
"Huh? Really... really? Someone actually took a liking to my Roxy, and such a cute and sensible little handsome boy at that..."
Rokari quickly covered her slightly flushed face with her hands.
I disagree!
Rokari and Eris spoke almost simultaneously.
"You idiot Rudeus, didn't you say I was your fiancée?"
"Didn't you disagree before? How come you're changing your mind now... oh dear!"
"Don't suddenly pinch my soft spot!"
"You... you still dare to say that!"
Rokari smiled slightly:
Hehe~ You two are really close~
Then everyone sat around the dining table.
Breakfast officially begins.
The initial topics were fairly normal.
For example, Roxy's current job, the situation in the Central Continent, and how Rudeus and Roxy met.
However, as we chatted...
The topic suddenly veered off course.
"Speaking of which..."
Rokari suddenly laughed.
" Rudeus, do you know what Roxy's biggest dream was when she was a child?"
Rudeus pondered for a moment before replying:
"To become a great magician?"
"Wrong."
What is that?
She wants to grow taller.
puff--
Rudeus nearly spat out the food in his mouth.
Eris burst out laughing.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
"This is so realistic!"
Rudeus often talked about Roxy with Eris, so Eris knew something about Roxy.
Rokari continued to deliver the finishing blow.
"She often stood in front of the mirror to measure her height when she was little."
"I even wondered if I was sick."
"Once, he even secretly went to ask the village elders."
"Why is everyone so short?"
A burst of laughter erupted at the dining table.
What happened next?
Eris pressed on with great interest.
"The old man told her later."
"Sleeping upside down every day will make you grow taller."
"And she actually believed it."
"I persisted for half a month."
My neck was sore from sleeping so much.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
Eris was laughing so hard she was practically slumped over the table.
Even Rujierd couldn't help but cough twice.
He seemed to be trying to hide a smile.
In Rudeus's mind.
The image of little Roxy trying to sleep upside down has automatically appeared in my mind's eye.
She's strangely cute.
"Anything else?"
"Rudeus asked."
Rokari covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
She was terrified of insects when she was little.
"He could have been studying magic alone late at night, but he was so frightened by a little beetle that he ran home crying."
At this moment, Rokari also spoke up:
"Another time, she was practicing water magic."
"They secretly blew up the water tank at home."
"The entire room was flooded."
" Rokari was almost furious at the time, I remember..."
Rokari touched her forehead and pondered for a moment:
"I spent three whole days repairing the house that day."
Everyone burst into laughter again.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was incredibly relaxed.
Who could have imagined that he would later become a world-renowned King Rank water mage?
I have so many embarrassing memories from my childhood.
After breakfast.
Rokari offered to take the three of them to visit the room where Roxy used to live.
The door was slowly pushed open; the room wasn't large.
It was tidied up very neatly.
A wooden bookshelf leans against the wall, displaying many yellowed books.
A bed, a small table, and a magic notebook for practice.
Almost all of them still retain their original appearance, as if the owner had only gone out temporarily.
"These are all books she read when she was a child."
Rokari said.
Rudeus randomly flipped open a book and found it filled with densely packed notes.
There are even various magic formulas.
Although the handwriting was immature, it was exceptionally neat.
"That's amazing."
He sighed sincerely.
Talent may determine your potential, but hard work is equally important.
Becoming King Rank mage is no accident.
Just then, Eris suddenly pulled a small booklet out of the drawer.
"Huh?"
"What's this?"
Rokari's expression changed drastically after she saw the cover.
"Etc--!"
Unfortunately, it was too late.
Eris turned to the first page.
Then, the entire room fell into an eerie silence.
Because the first page prominently features a picture of a grown-up Roxy.
The woman in the picture Roxy, is actually a 36D busty, long-legged, mature woman!
There was also a line of crooked writing next to it.
The "Future Height of 180 Centimeters Plan"
"..."
"..."
"..."
The next second.
Eris burst out laughing.
Hahahaha--
" Rudeus, look!"
" Roxy actually made something like this!"
Rudeus's mouth twitched violently.
(Master, I'm sorry... your secret has been exposed.)
It was almost noon.
The moment of parting finally arrived.
Village entrance.
Many villagers came out to see him off, after yesterday's encounter.
Everyone has fully accepted them.
Rudeus.
Rokari suddenly called out to Rudeus, then turned and went into the house.
Not long after.
He came out carrying a simple, antique-looking, one-handed curved sword.
The blade gleamed with a faint silver light.
Although it doesn't resemble any divine weapon.
But it's very well maintained.
"This is?"
Rudeus feigned doubt.
"These are weapons passed down through my family." Rokari said solemnly.
"Although it can't be considered a famous sword."
"But he also accompanied the family for many years."
"You helped us find out about Roxy."
"I don't know how to repay this kindness."
So please accept it.
Rudeus was slightly taken aback.
He then solemnly accepted it.
To be honest, with his current strength...
The value of this knife is far less than the significance it carries.
This is the approval of my future father-in-law, and also a sign of his trust.
"I will keep it safe."
As soon as he finished speaking, the space rippled slightly.
The scimitar vanished instantly, disappearing into his Magic Pocket.
As for giving it to Eris?
There's absolutely no need for that.
After all, she's currently using a Quasi-Emperor Rank legendary weapon—
[ The Tyrannical Dragon King's Frenzied Roar ].
Regardless of growth potential or special mechanisms.
They are far superior to ordinary weapons.
"Oh, right."
Rokari suddenly pointed into the distance.
After leaving the forest, continue heading southwest.
That's roughly the location of Rikarisu Town.
Thank you.
Rudeus nodded, then turned to look at the crowd.
Let's get ready to go.
Eris nodded excitedly.
Rujierd Rudd silently picked up his luggage.
The next moment.
Clang!
A crisp sword cry resounded through the sky.
Several flying swords simultaneously shot out of the air and hovered in mid-air.
Rudeus was the first to stand with his sword on his hand.
Eris followed closely behind.
Rujierd landed steadily on another flying sword.
The villagers were stunned.
Rokari was stunned.
The village chief was stunned.
Everyone was stunned.
"This..."
"What kind of magic is this...?"
Someone muttered to themselves.
Rudeus simply smiled slightly.
" Sword Flight Technique."
The next moment.
boom--!
A sudden gust of wind arose.
The flying sword transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.
In the blink of an eye, it broke through the clouds and disappeared at the edge of the sky...
quiet--
The deathly silence lasted for a good ten seconds.
Then, everyone gasped in shock.
"They... flew away?"
"That speed just now..."
Was that really a human?
A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down Rokari's forehead.
Only now did he finally realize it.
Just how outrageous is this disciple of my own daughter?
Above the sky, a sea of clouds surged.
The flying sword tore through the sky, and Rudeus looked down at the receding earth.
A slow smile crept across his lips...
Rikarisu Town, almost there...